Original 1947 press photo showing the massive fire that engulfed the Island Queen along Pittsburgh's waterfront following the devastating September 9, 1947 explosion. Thick black smoke billows over the excursion steamer as firefighters battle the blaze and crowds gather along the wharf. Measures 6⅝ x 5½ inches. A small area of emulsion loss is present on the front from the removal of old tape, and a period Post-Gazette Photo stamp appears on the reverse. Light edge wear and age-related handling consistent with its age. From the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper.
